Grief. Loss. Bereavement.

How we support folks in these times

We provide comfort through listening and being supportive in a non-judgmental way

What does support look like?

Support is individualized and often the best way is to help make sure basic human needs are being met. For example, we can help set up meal trains and provide case management services to ensure bills are paid, mail is opened, or child care is arranged.

Are you getting outside and breathing fresh air? It is very easy and common for depression to set in after we have lost a loved one or when we are going through an unexpected/unwanted transition. We are here for walks, stretching, or just sitting by an open window.

We can talk about it, or not. Sometimes its nice to have a neutral support person who wasn’t directly affected by the current loss.

“There is absolutely no timeline for the grieving process, and there is not a point where people should be “over it by now”. Please be compassionate with yourself at all times.”
— Meb Bridges

What is grief/loss/bereavement and the difference between them?

Bereavement is the state of having lost someone to death

Grief is the personal, internal reaction to loss that we experience mentally, emotionally and physically

Loss is experienced when we are deprived of the experience of someone or something due to the ending of that relationship. This can be due to physical death, a break up, the ending of a friendship; any relationship that we are attached to and now are experiencing a void in our lives.

Mourning the intentional, external process of coping with the emotions and adjustments associated with loss.

Our Supportive Providers

  • Molly Mae Culligan

    Bereavement Peer Support Specialist

    Molly mae Culligan is a bereaved parent who has worked in the community supporting bereaved families for over 20 years. She works one on one with people at multiple organizations as well as facilitates support groups in the community. Molly mae understands that grief and loss affect all of us and finds it a privilege to share these moments with people.